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Kunal Kamra Faces Legal Complaints After Mocking Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde

Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) workers vandalized a Mumbai venue and filed police complaints over Kamra's parody, reigniting political tensions in the state.

Hotel Unicontinental, where Kunal Kamra's show was filmed, was ransacked by Shiv Sena workers.
Kunal Kamra had mocked the deputy CM by modifying a song from the movie Dil Toh Pagal Hai during his show.
The workers ransacked Hotel Unicontinental, where the show was filmed, and demanded an FIR against Kamra.
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Overview

  • Comedian Kunal Kamra referred to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a 'traitor' during a stand-up routine, referencing Shinde's 2022 political rebellion.
  • Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) workers ransacked the venue, The Unicontinental Mumbai, where Kamra's performance took place, and filed police complaints demanding legal action.
  • Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel threatened further action, including smearing Kamra's face with black paint, if the comedian does not issue an apology within two days.
  • Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders, including Aaditya Thackeray, criticized the Shinde faction's actions, questioning the state's law and order situation and governance.
  • Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske accused Kamra of being paid by Uddhav Thackeray to target Eknath Shinde and warned of consequences for the comedian's actions.